Ryder gave a thoughtful,dismissive nod.“That’s efficient.You won’t have to concern yourself with minor Beta tasks like this anymore,Elara.”
Minor Beta tasks.
Elara's inner wolf—the part of her tied to his Pack—gave a bitter,silent snarl.These so-called‘minor tasks’were the critical summaries she had meticulously filtered from hours of complex Pack Elder discussions,ensuring his Alpha focus remained razor-sharp.
But to him,her intense effort was merely a necessary distraction,not a valuable contribution.
Kai,the new Pack member,nervously presented the meeting notes.Ryder quickly scanned the pages,his powerful Alpha brow furrowing in irritation.
After Kai retreated,Ryder turned to Elara,his expression shifting to one of easy familiarity.“You know my preferences best.The new wolf’s summary is too complicated,lacks the clarity I require.”
He waited for Elara to take the document and begin the rewrite,as she always had.But instead,she simply smiled—a cold,brittle gesture that didn't reach her eyes—and said,“Give the Beta a cycle to improve his scenting of the details.”